Patents by Inventor Byron C. MASI

Byron C. MASI has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Systems and methods for delivering chemical and electrical stimulation across one or more neural circuits
    Patent number: 10933218
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for delivering chemical and electrical stimulation across one or more neural circuits. The systems, devices, and methods can also be used for sensing and recording specific neural activity. In certain embodiments, a system includes first and second fluid reservoirs, a manifold, and a delivery tube. The manifold may include first and second chambers therein. The first chamber may be in fluid communication with the first reservoir, and the second chamber may be in fluid communication with the second reservoir. The delivery tube may include a first conduit in fluid communication with the first chamber, a second conduit in fluid communication with the second chamber, and a third conduit configured to house an electrode therein. In this manner, a distal tip of the delivery tube is configured to be positionable adjacent to the one or more neural circuits for providing chemical and electrical stimulation thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Byron C. Masi, Patrick L. Tierney, Ann M. Graybiel, Michael J. Cima
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING CHEMICAL AND ELECTRICAL STIMULATION ACROSS ONE OR MORE NEURAL CIRCUITS
    Publication number: 20160166803
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for delivering chemical and electrical stimulation across one or more neural circuits. The systems, devices, and methods can also be used for sensing and recording specific neural activity. In certain embodiments, a system includes first and second fluid reservoirs, a manifold, and a delivery tube. The manifold may include first and second chambers therein. The first chamber may be in fluid communication with the first reservoir, and the second chamber may be in fluid communication with the second reservoir. The delivery tube may include a first conduit in fluid communication with the first chamber, a second conduit in fluid communication with the second chamber, and a third conduit configured to house an electrode therein. In this manner, a distal tip of the delivery tube is configured to be positionable adjacent to the one or more neural circuits for providing chemical and electrical stimulation thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Byron C. MASI, Patrick L. TIERNEY, Ann M. GRAYBIEL, Michael J. CIMA